MARIE CALLENDER'S POTATO CHEESE SOUP

Yield: 10 cups
Ingredients: 8 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cups onions, chopped; 4 cups celery, chopped; 4 cups water; 2 tsp salt; 4 cups 1/2 and 1/2; 6 tbsp butter; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 4 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

July 11, 2007

Recipe information

Yield
10 cups

Ingredients

8 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 cups onions, chopped

4 cups celery, chopped

4 cups water

2 tsp salt

4 cups 1/2 and 1/2

6 tbsp butter

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

4 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

Place potatoes, onions and salt in water to cover in a large pot. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Puree until chunky style. Return the soup to the pot and add the 1/2 and 1/2, butter and cheese. Simmer until piping hot (Do not boil). Garnish with parsley if desired.

TagsAmerican Soup/Stew Cheese Dairy Potato Root Vegetable Vegetable Vegetarian

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